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SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.

We exist so music can persist. Our family of brands has put more instruments into the hands of more people than anyone on the planet. Come meet the family or, as we call them, The Guitar Center Company. It's called Guitar Center. But there's more to us than guitars and basses. We carry all kinds of musical instruments, plus essentials like amplifiers, recording equipment, lighting, live sound, DJ gear, with services like lessons, rentals and repairs. How do we do it all? With the most talented group of music-loving employees in the world. Their knowledge and passion for music has transformed us from being music retailers into being music champions. Guitar Center Professional is a network of account managers and engineers with direct access to the world’s best manufacturers. From personal studios to concert venues, we design and install custom audiovisual systems that exceed your expectations. Musician's Friend started in a garage, moved to a barn, and is now a highly regarded e-commerce site offering combo-focused instruments and equipment for established musicians. Gear Advisers offer expert advice, understand the journey of a musician and, like a good friend, are there to help every step of the way. Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) meticulously designs, engineers and installs next-gen audio, video and lighting systems for homes and businesses around the globe. Their world-class technical staff brings the most incredible personal musical experience to everyone on the planet. Music & Arts believes deeply in the transformative power of music. Their collaboration with students, parents and teachers includes providing lessons, rentals, repairs, plus all levels of band & orchestra sales and service. Woodwind & Brasswind provides flutists, tuba players, violinists and percussionists with everything they need. Proving, once again, music unites us all, WWBW works with schools, businesses and households in more than 90 countries around the world.

TuneCore—owned by Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies—is the leading development partner for self-releasing artists to build their audiences and careers, with technology and services across distribution, publishing administration, and a range of promotional offerings. How We Are Different: - TuneCore Music Distribution helps artists, labels and managers sell their music through Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, TikTok and more than 150 download and streaming stores worldwide, while retaining 100 percent of their rights for a low annual flat fee. - TuneCore advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion across all of our platforms and throughout our company. As part of our commitment to gender equity, since 2021, Believe and TuneCore have sponsored BE THE CHANGE: Gender Equity in Music, a groundbreaking study that explores the challenges and experiences of women and gender expansive creators and professionals in the music industry. - TuneCore is committed to the well-being of our employees and aims to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits package includes, but is not limited to: • 4 ½ day work week with “Wellness Fridays” year round, paid time off, unlimited paid sick days, and week-long company-wide time-off between Christmas and New Years. • 4 month Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents • 401k match starting at day 1 and $125/month direct to student loan repayment • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care • Weekly catered lunches, happy hours & in-office performances, and employee showcases - TuneCore is proud to be included in Fast Company’s top ten list of Most Innovative Music Companies in 2023 and 2024, and recognized on Crain’s Top 100 Places to Work in NYC list from 2022 through 2024. Our Artist Support Team makes things easy for you. Submit a request here: https://support.tunecore.com/hc/en-us/requests/new